About this course
Aston University, Birmingham offers MEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree programme in Chemical Engineering. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 78. The next intake is Term 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
GCSE Mathematics minimum grade C/4
GCSE English Language or Literature minimum grade C/4
Additionally to our Level 3 requirement each applicant must meet a GCSE (level 2) requirements:
Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing
Engineering Manufacturing Processing and Control
Design and Development for Engineering Manufacturing
Onsite Construction
Building Services Engineering for Construction
Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
The following T levels are accepted qualifications for this course:
Please note that we do not accept the English and Maths components within the Access qualification and you must meet the GCSE entry requirement.
We accept the QAA-recognised Access Diploma which must consist of at least 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits at level 3; including at least 15 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics units and at least 15 credits at Level 3 in STEM (a) subject units.
29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level, including Mathematics and another STEM (a) listed subject.
IB:
*List of core maths qualifications we accept: AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies, City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics, NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving, OCR (MEI)* Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning, Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context, WJEC Eduqas Certificate in Mathematics for Work and Life and Level 3 Core Math.
List of STEM (a) subjects: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics.
CCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subjects (contextual offer)
BCC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subjects (with an EPQ or Core Maths* at grade B)
BBC including Maths and one other STEM (a) subjects
A Levels
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
